Tongaat in May

8.3out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Some rain: about 6 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
6Rainy days (44 mm)
10:31 hDaylight
06:36Sunrise · 17:07 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Some rain: about 6 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 19° J 27° 20° F 26° 19° M 25° 17° A 24° 14° M 22° 11° J 22° 11° J 23° 12° A 23° 14° S 23° 15° O 24° 17° N 26° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C19°C125 mm 16– – 6.7
February 27°C20°C115 mm 14– – 7.0
March 26°C19°C108 mm 13– – 7.2
April 25°C17°C77 mm 10– – 7.7
May 24°C14°C44 mm 6– – 8.3
June 22°C11°C28 mm 5– – 8.5
July 22°C11°C43 mm 5– – 8.4
August 23°C12°C39 mm 7– – 8.2
September 23°C14°C71 mm 10– – 7.7
October 23°C15°C106 mm 15– – 7.0
November 24°C17°C123 mm 16– – 6.8
December 26°C18°C128 mm 17– – 6.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Tongaat in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Tongaat?

The best months are June, July, May, August.